Job description
This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with senior leadership, consolidate financial data across subsidiaries, and present actionable insights through advanced dashboards and visualisations. You will also play a critical role in developing and mentoring a small team while driving financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives that directly influence strategic growth.
Client Details
A local government entity in Abu Dhabi.
Description
Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the Group and subsidiaries.Manage and analyse raw financial data, develop financial models, and link results to Power BI dashboards for senior management.Prepare monthly management reports and financial presentations, identifying trends and making strategic recommendations.Drive business intelligence projects, leveraging AI-driven tools, BI dashboards, and advanced Excel functions to provide timely insights.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leaders to build financial plans, revenue assumptions, and cost models.Monitor financial performance against plans and provide variance analyses with corrective recommendations.Manage a team of two, providing coaching, performance management, and development.Lead key initiatives to enhance financial reporting efficiency, systems, and processes in line with industry best practices.Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management across internal and external parties including auditors, subsidiaries, and government entities.Continuously identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting accuracy, and decision-making tools.Ensure alignment with relevant financial policies, risk management frameworks, and regulatory standards.
Profile
UAE National with Family Book.8+ years of experience Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Power Pivot, Power Query), financial modeling, and BI tools (Power BI essential).Skilled in working with raw data, building dashboards, and delivering actionable insights.Strong understanding of revenue drivers, cost structures, and key financial planning levers.Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to senior management.CPA, ACCA, CMA (fully qualified or part-qualified) is preferred.Experience in capital markets, financial services, Big 4, semi-government entities, large conglomerates, or diversified investment firms is highly desirable.Experience managing or mentoring small teams is a plus, but strong technical capabilities are non-negotiable.
Job Offer
You'll work on complex, multi-dimensional financial projects with exposure to senior management and decision-makers.Opportunity to lead financial modeling and BI-driven reporting using cutting-edge business tools, while shaping the FP&A function.
